With autumn well underway and nights growing longer, the November lunar calendar It arrives full of sights for those who enjoy stargazing. The extra hours of darkness make it easier. observation of the Moon and the main planets without having to stay up too late.
This month's highlights Beaver Supermoon and several meteor showers, in addition to the complete sequence of phases. Here you will find the schedules in mainland Spain and a practical guide to organizing your observations and, if you're interested, synchronize personal routines with the lunar cycle.
Moon phases in November
The sequence of phases this month allows us to follow the evolution of the moon's brightness in detail. Peninsular Spain (UTC+1), these are the dates and times to keep in mind, brought together to facilitate planning.
- Full moon: Wednesday, November 5 at 14:19 PM (Beaver Supermoon)
- last quarter: Wednesday, November 12th at 06:28 PM
- New Moon: Thursday, November 20 at 07:47
- First Quarter: Friday, November 28 at 07:58
La full moon of the 5th It coincides with a very close passage through the perigeeso the disc is slightly visible larger and brighter than on other full moons. If you're looking for a good composition, try observing it low on the horizon to take advantage of the visual effect about buildings or landscape.
After the full moon, the satellite moves towards the last quarter and the cycle culminates with the new MoonThe darkest night of the month. The phase of crescent quarter The 28th already anticipates the December cycle with a clear crescent moon in the evening sky.
Meteor showers and visible planets
Besides the Moon, November brings several opportunities to enjoy the autumn skyConditions in Spain improve away from urban centers, where the Light pollution It is smaller and the contrast of the sky is more favorable.
On planets, Venus and Jupiter They are located in the morning sky before dawn, while Saturn It hides after sunset. Mercury and Mars They may appear after dusk at the beginning of the month, and Uranus It can be located all night with binoculars or a modest telescope.
Regarding meteors, the Taurids They offer moderate activity but with the option of fast cars: the southern branch has its window around the November 3–5 and the north towards the November 11–12With a bright moon near the 5th, it's best to be patient and choose dark skies.
La Leonid meteor shower It reaches its peak on the night of November 17 to 18, with an expected rate of 10–15 meteors/h under favorable conditions. The proximity of the new moon on the 20th It helps improve the visibility of fainter strokes if the weather cooperates.
Lunar calendar for haircuts and hair removal
Many people organize their care following the biodynamic calendarwhich links lunar phases and positions with routines such as haircuts or hair removal. It is not a conclusive scientific guide, but it can serve as a useful reference. practical reference if you like to coordinate habits with the rhythms of the sky.
To strengthen hair
Called root periods (with the Moon in decline and earth constellations) are considered suitable for courts seeking robustness and less breakageIn November, they are concentrated around the third weekend of the month.
- Viernes 14: from 22:00
- Saturday 15: all day
- Domingo 16: to 17:00
- 17 moons: from 13:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m.
To make hair grow faster
If you're looking for accelerate growth After trimming split ends or a slight change, the following are recommended: periods leaf With the Moon rising. There's an interesting window at the beginning of the month, and another at the end.
- Domingo 2: from 03:00
- 3 moons: all day
- 4 Tuesday: to 16:00
- Saturday 29: from 12:00
- Domingo 30: all day
Longer lasting hair removal
- Saturday 8: from 16:00
- Domingo 9: all day
- 10 moons: to 14:00
- Domingo 16: from 18:00
- 17 moons: to 12:00
- Wednesday 19: from 18:00 PM until 06:00 AM on the 20th
If you're going to apply hair masksTake advantage of the waxing phase to boost hydration and shine, and avoid aggressive treatments the new moon day to give the scalp a break.
Observation tips in Spain
Search for locations with Dark skies and a clear horizon, such as coastal viewpoints or rural areas. A light pollution map can make all the difference in perception. contrasts and details on the lunar surface.
For the supermoon on the 5th, look near the dawn or dusk to frame the disc with urban or landscape references. With a tripod, the mobile Current models already allow for interesting captures by adjusting the exposure.
On windy or humid nights, turbulence reduces quality. Prioritize stable days, let your eyes adapt to the dark and avoid white lights; a red flashlight helps preserve night vision while consulting the calendar.
Between the Beaver Supermoon, the Leonidas And in both halves of the cycle, November offers events for all tastes. With the local times And with these recommendations, it's easy to fit in short observations or nighttime getaways when the weather cooperates.
